We could move them, yes. This is the first year we've kept chicks in the basement and when our other set of chicks was upstairs they were perfectly healthy.
I doubt it. The basement is unfinished, so definitely no air fresheners or flowers. Our cat used to spend the night there, so there probably is some dander and dust :hmm
A pet playpen tent in the basement. It was a teeny bit drafty down there so I blocked the drafts off today. I also put a small electric heater in the room and a dehumidifier to get any moisture. I changed the pine shavings back to paper towels, and they have a heat lamp and a brooder plate.
Thanks for replying,
Here is my thread about my chicks' illness: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicks-sneezing-often-respiratory-infection.1616430/
It started with one chick sneezing last night, then three more started sneezing this morning, and possibly some more by this afternoon...
Has anyone ever used this or something similar for a respiratory issue?
https://www.mikesfalconry.com/product/doxy-tylan-100-grams-powder-highly-effective-in-treating-respiratory-and-related-diseases/
Edit: here’s the thread about my chicks’ illness...